Would you ever use them? And how long would you leave your horse on them for?

I have a 2 YO colt that I bought for barrels, but I am going to show him in Amateur Halter. I got a lot of people at the barn saying I should put him on the treadmill, and put a 100 pounds on him, the only thing is I don't want to over extert him before he is fully grown
Do I have anything to be worried about?Posted via Mobile Device

Wouldn't be as a training tool, guess I shoulda clarafied, they said to put him on the treadmill to bulk him up since the treadmill is set to a 10* to 15* incline, and 7 people isn't lots lol, but its a small barn so 7 is the majorityPosted via Mobile Device

If he isn't broke to ride, why the need to bulk him up? Why put that stress on him. That wouldnt help his development. It would be hard on his joints and you're just going to end up ruining him. Let him mature and build him up slowly and safely.Posted via Mobile Device

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